P. O. Box 2638,  Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557                                     

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DOWCAR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, INC. GSA OFFERINGS AND PRICELIST

GSA#  GS-10F-0599N - SIN 899-3

Our current offerings for GSA are as follows:

Annual Refresher for Inland Waters Oil Spill Response Course (AR-IWOSR) – This is a 24 hour/3 day hands-on refresher course meeting OSHA 1910.120(q)(6) (iii) requirements for First Responders involved in Emergency Response and Cleanup of Oil/Petroleum Products/Hazardous Substances and Hazardous Substance spills on Land and Inland Waterways.  This course teaches the skills required to respond to an Oil/Petroleum Products/Hazardous Substances spill in Inland Fast Water and Land environments as well as proper Personal Protective Clothing and Strategies.  Pricing is per person and does not include personal expenses.  This course is offered on the first three days of each Inland Waters Oil Spill Response Course. 

Coastal Waters Oil Spill Response Course (CWOSR) - This 40 hour/5 day course meets OPA’90 requirements and teaches the skills needed to respond to Oil/Petroleum Product/Hazardous Substances spills in Coastal and Open Water environments.  Instruction is provided on the safe selection and proper implementation of response techniques and utilization of oil spill response equipment, materials and manpower with hands-on exercises each afternoon.  Pricing is per person and does not include personal expenses. 

Inland Waters Oil Spill Response Course (IWOSR) – This 56 hour/5 day hands-on course teaches the skills required to respond to an Oil/Petroleum Products/Hazardous Substances spill in Inland Fast Water and Land environments.  OPA’90, OSHA HAZWOPER requirements and Incident Command System team building are incorporated into the course. Training culminates in a full scale Oil/Petroleum Products/Hazardous Substances response exercise. Pricing is per person and does not include personal expenses. 

Marina Oil Spill Response Course (MOSRC) – This 4 day/40 hour course provides compliance for both OPA’90 and OSHA 1910.120(q)(6)(iii) for Marina and Waterside Fueling Facility owners and operators.  The course teaches the skills required to respond to Oil/Petroleum Products/Hazardous Substances including fuel spills that occur in marinas, fuel service stations for boaters and waterside fueling facilities.  Pricing is per person and does not include personal expenses.  This course is also offered on a company specific basis.

Extreme Cold Weather Oil Spill Response Course (EXCWC) – This 3 day/24 hour hands-on course provides OPA’90 compliance for preparing responders for a Worst Case Oil Spill in the Most Adverse Conditions.  In many parts of the country, Extreme Cold Weather is the Most Adverse Condition for Oil Spill Response.  The course teaches basic skills required to respond to Oil/Petroleum Product/Hazardous Substances spills occurring on Ice and Snow Environments. Topics include Ice Characteristics, Containment Techniques and Strategies for Moving Ice.  Field Exercises include Ice Slotting Techniques and Surface Removal Techniques. 

Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Course (HWOER) – This 24 hour/3 day hands-on course is designed to meet OSHA HAZWOPER requirements for First Responders at the HazMat Technician Level for Oil/Petroleum Products and Hazardous Substances.  Topics and Field Exercises include Personal Protective Clothing, Protective Breathing Apparatus, Risk and Site Assessment, Governmental Regulations, Level “A” Encapsulated Suit Exercise and Level B/C Decontamination Exercise.  Pricing is per person and does not include personal expenses. 

Qualified Individual Training Course (QI) – This 24 hour/3 day course is designed to train designated Qualified Individuals to perform the duties associated with this position as required by OPA’90, EPA, US Coast Guard, DOT RSPA, MMS and OSHA 1910.120(q)(6)(v).  Topics and exercises include Roles and Responsibilities of the QI, Government Agencies, Unified Command, PREP Exercise Program, Documentation Procedures, Media Planning, and Response Strategies.  Pricing is per person and does not include personal expenses.  This course is also offered on a company specific basis.